Below Average
#1895 of 2,221 schools in MO
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
3120 ST LOUIS AVE, St. Louis, MO 63106
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,895 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#137 of 193
public schools
In district
#44 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
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Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed.
Ctr. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed.
Ctr. serves approximately 211 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Columbia Elem. Comm.
Ed. Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,895 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Columbia Elem.
Comm. Ed. Ctr. show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
47% of students at Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. — Students at Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. Compares
See how Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3120 ST LOUIS AVE, St. Louis, MO 63106
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM (rated 5.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JEFFERSON ELEM. (rated 4.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BRYAN HILL ELEM. (rated 4.7/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VASHON HIGH St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 3.2 |
| JANAN ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.5 mi | — |
| MUHAMMAD ISLAMIC ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.5 mi | — |
| BEAUMONT CTE HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 2.4 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| GATEWAY ELEM. St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 4.0 |
| MILLER CAREER ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| ELIAS MICHAEL ELEM. St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 3.3 |
| GATEWAY MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 3.8 |
| CARR LANE VPA MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| KIPP INSPIRE ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| BRYAN HILL ELEM. St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 4.7 |
| NORTH SIDE COMMUNITY-GRAND CTR St. Louis | 1.2 mi | — |
| GRISCOM JUVENILE DETENTION CTR St. Louis | 1.1 mi | — |
| KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 3.4 |
| HOGAN ST REGIONAL YOUTH CTR. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | — |
| CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$21,475
Median Home Value
$186,700
Median Rent
$739/mo
Population
7,742
College Educated
19.9%
Homeownership
11.9%
Poverty Rate
41%
Median Age
31.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| DREXEL ELEM. Drexel, MO | 4.5 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.5 |
| MONROE ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.5 |
| SOUTHLAND ELEM. Cardwell, MO | 4.5 |
| ST GEORGE SCHOOL Linn, MO | 4.5 |
| WHEATON ELEM. Wheaton, MO | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
What grades does Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. serve?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. rank in MO?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. ranks #1,895 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. a charter school?
No, Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.?
100.0% of students at Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.4%
- Phone
- (314) 533-2750
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #44 of 63
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